Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 " I noticed years ago that when I stopped using manufactured cotton napkins and tampons/tampex and began using the old fashioned rag method; my cycle evened out and became regular as clock work. I experienced much less pain and anxiety during and before menstruation. I think I decided to replace feelings of self loathing with pleasure. I began soaking my 'rags' over night and feeding my plants with my blood. I'm sure coming into actual physical contact with my blood helped me to heal pain caused from the rubbish that is fed to me as a young girl about menstruation. " ===> Do you make your own " rags " or do you use a product like " wemoon " ? I gave up tampons years ago but am still using pads and interested to get off those too onto a more natural and environmentally friendly product/method. Can you describe a bit more for us? " By the way, any idea why I would be craving chocolate (organic with rapadura) every month pre cycle? " ===>I had a great article once about chocolate that went into why organic 70% dark chocolate was good for you. Unfortunately I've lost the original article. All I've got is a summary I typed up on another website. I've been meaning to bring this up for a while because in the article he says that carob is " prepared using dangerous hydrogenated vegetable fats " . And I notice that WPF promotes Carob. But I guess he's referring to carob chocolate and not the powder. If there is any truth to this article, you may be deficient in magnesium Jo. Here's my summary of the article. Subject: Article: " The Benefits of Dark Chocolate " To add to the chocolate debate and for all you chocolate lovers! I have an article from the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association on the BENEFITS of DARK CHOCOLATE written by Professor Avni Sali head of Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Australia (read about him: http://www.swin.edu.au/gsim/gsmed_who.html#sali). Summary: * Dark chocolate (70%~100% cocoa)is best,not milk choc which contains only 10% cocoa * most cocoa grown in countries where pesticides are unregulated so organic chocolate is best * recommended up to 50gm/day-men, 30gms/day-for women * high mineral content - more iron than any vegetable * excellent source of potassium, phosphorous, zinc, chromium, copper, magnesium, manganese (low sodium) * helps PMS possibly due to high magnesium content * contains endorphin (phenylethylamine PEA) (anti-depressant, mood lifter) * rich in flavenoids (polyphenolics) * due to antioxidant content, its fats don't go rancid easily * 50gms of dark choc contains almost 5X the amount of antioxidants found in a cup of green tea * helps to normalise blood fats such as cholesterol and converts dangerous cholesterol to non-dangerous form * 3 types of dietary fatty acids: 1/3 stearic, 1/3 oleic acid (found in olive oil), 1/3 saturated fats * cocoa can decrease platelet activation like low dose aspirin * 50gms of dark choc has less calories than 4 small sweet biscuits * fewer calories than most nuts * Glycaemic index (GI) is 40 compared to potato which is 90! * Low GI foods help body to use up energy rather than store as excess fat. High GI foods lead to high insulin levels. * Chocolate contains 2nd highest content of chromium in our diets. Chromium is essential for normal glucose metabolism. * Cocoa contains natural chemicals that inhibit the bacteria which are responsible for dental decay * several studies have not been able to prove a connection between chocolate and acne * studies can't prove connection with migraines either * it is cocoa and not dairy that is beneficial, so the higher the cocoa content, the better * mass produced milk chocolate contains only 10% cocoa * carob is prepared using dangerous hydrogenated vegetable fats. He says that he has not received any grants from chocolate companies. References in the article: Ashton, et al. A chocolate a day keeps the doctor away. Thorsons Australia Somer E. Food and mood. Lowl Books, New York 1999 Atrens D. The power of pleasure DS Books, Sydney, 2000 Weil A et al. From chocolate to morphine. Houghton Mifflin, Boston 1998 Heinerman J. MIracle healing foods. Prentice Hall, London 1999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 > " I noticed years ago that when I stopped using manufactured cotton > napkins and tampons/tampex and began using the old fashioned rag > method; my cycle evened out and became regular as clock work. I > experienced much less pain and anxiety during and before " I've had the exact same experience. I use a combination of Pandora Pads and Glad Rags, all US-only I'm afraid, but all made by Really Cool Women (Pandoras are made by my extremely cool friend Connie in Baton Rouge and Glad Rags are made here in Portland by a bunch of women). There are patterns available on the web for making your own. I suggest using cotton flannel because they feel nice. Anyone who's ever had a baby won't mind cloth pads; they're infinitely preferable to changing and washing diapers! Lynn S. ----- Lynn Siprelle * Writer, Mother, Programmer, Fiber Artisan The New Homemaker: http://www.newhomemaker.com/ Siprelle & Associates: http://www.siprelle.com/ People-Powered ! http://www.deanforamerica.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Well, that's my kind of article! It has moved to my permanent file. Actually, 70% chocolate is not the kind of taste one would overeat i should think. It's good but pretty bitter. Have you all heard of The Keeper? It's what i was using when menstruating (breastfeeding now). I like the idea of the rags and feeding my plants, but i'm pretty lazy (i've got enough with washing diapers) and the keeper is perfect. Elaine > Subject: Article: " The Benefits of Dark Chocolate " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 > Have you all heard of The Keeper? It's what i was using when > menstruating > (breastfeeding now). I like the idea of the rags and feeding my > plants, but > i'm pretty lazy (i've got enough with washing diapers) and the keeper > is > perfect. In fact, I used to sell the Keeper in my store (which I am closing) and I have a couple left if anyone's interested. Lynn S. ----- Lynn Siprelle * Writer, Mother, Programmer, Fiber Artisan The New Homemaker: http://www.newhomemaker.com/ Siprelle & Associates: http://www.siprelle.com/ People-Powered ! http://www.deanforamerica.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 I got one called the moon cup. It is silicone instead of latex. I have heavy periods and kept making a mess with pads. Tampons gave me terrible cramps. The menstrual cups don't bother me, and talk about easy to use. Amy Article: " The Benefits of Dark Chocolate " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 > Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 10:42:02 -0800 > From: Lynn Siprelle <lynn@...> > Subject: Re: PMS/chocolate/carob > > Have you all heard of The Keeper? It's what i was using when > > menstruating > > (breastfeeding now). <snip>....the keeper > > is > > perfect. Hi, No, I've never heard of it! What on earth is it? > In fact, I used to sell the Keeper in my store (which I am closing) and > I have a couple left if anyone's interested. Maybe...! >I like the idea of the rags and feeding my > > plants, but Ok I must have missed this bit of the conversation - feeding your plants? Really? On the compost heap or something? Thanks, Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Thanks for the article Filippa I bought the menstruation pads years ago but they are very like the wemoon ones. They last much longer than any disposable ones and feel alot more comfortable on. If you soak them for a few hours then wash straight away the process of squeezing out the bloody water is pleasant. Just don't leave them in the water for more than a day - pooooee. Plants love the bloody water straight on them although I guess I could put it into the compost. It is highly possible I am deficient in magnesium. With the WD I can't manage to get enough food in my guts to eat all the green veges as well. I'll try harder to get greens into me. Any ideas where I can get info on sources of Mg. If you find that article I would love a link. It would be perfect for our info site. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Joanne - " I'll try harder to get greens into me. Any ideas where I can get info on sources of Mg. " ==> keep me posted. I'm still pondering the ins and outs of minerals. " If you find that article I would love a link. It would be perfect for our info site. " ==> I searched for it online but never found it. I had a hard copy. I got it from my doctor's surgery actually!! I'll try and get the hard copy again and give it to you. If you can get the original journal, you may be able to get permission to put it on the web. - Filippa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 You can soak in a tub with epsom salts. You will absorb Mg through the skin. Irene At 05:37 PM 11/5/03, you wrote: >Any ideas where I can get info on >sources of Mg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Wow Really that is great!!!! Sheryl Irene Musiol <irene@...> wrote: You can soak in a tub with epsom salts. You will absorb Mg through the skin. Irene At 05:37 PM 11/5/03, you wrote: >Any ideas where I can get info on >sources of Mg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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